Seong-Hyeon Bang > Kim & Chang > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

Kim & Chang
39 SAJIK-RO 8-GIL
JONGNO-GU
SEOUL 03170
South Korea

Work Department

Technology, Media & Telecommunications; Antitrust & Competition; Privacy & Data Security; Mergers & Acquisitions; Foreign Direct Investment; Fintech & IT Compliance; Metaverse, Blockchain & Digital Assets

Career

Kim & Chang (2007-Present)

Languages

Korean and English

Memberships

Admitted to bar, Korea, 2007; New York, 2018

Education

School of Law, Duke University (LL.M., 2014)
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2007)
Korea University (LL.B., 2005)

Lawyer Rankings

South Korea > TMT: local firms

(Next Generation Partners)

Seong-Hyeon BangKim & Chang

Kim & Chang offers comprehensive legal services to IT, broadcasting and telecommunication companies conducting business in Korea. As a full-service firm, it advises both multinational and domestic companies, with expertise spanning regulatory, transactional and contentious matters. The large team includes former regulators, government officials, and individuals with technical backgrounds, such as engineers and patent attorneys, bolstering the practice’s deep industry knowledge. The practice is led by Dong Shik Choi, a seasoned professional known for his innovative and pragmatic approaches. Min Chul Park leverages his regulatory background to guide clients through intricate investigations and service launches, while Seong-Hyeon Bang, who is cross-qualified in both Korea and the US for global transactions, has expertise in fair trade, M&A and data protection.